Why Justice G.P.Singh-one of the Finest Judges in India-not elevated to SC; Justice Katju reveals the reason

In a recent post on his Facebook page Justice Katju revealed the reason why Justice G.P.Singh-one of the finest Judges in India was not elevated to the Supreme Court”.The post is as follows;“One of the legendary Judges in India was Justice G.P. Singh, who was a Judge in the Madhya Pradesh High Court from November 1967, and became Chief Justice of that High Court in July 1978 and retired...

Offences involving moral Turpitude cannot be compounded on the ground of Compromise between Parties. Matrimonial Offences, being personal can be compounded [Read the Judgment]

In a recent judgment, The Supreme Court has ruled that "Offences which involve moral turpitude, grave offences like rape, murder etc. cannot be effaced by quashing the proceedings because that will have harmful effect on the society". The Court had ruled this in the judgment Yogendra Yadav & Ors vs. The State of Jharkhand & Anr. The Court drew a contrast between offences under...

Delhi High Court issue guidelines to deal with complaints on Sexual Harassment at Workplace

The Delhi High Court, under its first woman Chief Justice G. Rohini has issued guidelines for dealing with complaints alleging sexual harassment at workplace. It has appointed Mr. D.S. Bhandari as Officer on Special Duty (General/ Administration).It negates the entertainment of any anonymous complaint(s) regarding sexual harassment at workplace. Additionally, all such complaints will be...

PIL filed in Delhi High Court demanding CBI probe into Katju’s allegations

A PIL has reportedly been filed in the matter relating to Justice Katju’s allegations regarding the conduct of three former Chief Justices of India, CJIs Justice Lahoti, Justice Sabharwal and Justice K.G. Balakrishnan in granting extension and confirming a corrupt judge.This PIL, filed by advocate R.P. Luthra, demands a CBI probe into the matter, stating,“The information disclosed...

Can a Judge deliver a Judgment once the warrant of transfer is issued by the President? Last Verdict by Manjula Chellur as Kerala CJ triggers debate

A judgment delivered by Chief Justice of Kerala High Court Manjula Chellur has become the centre of debate by jurists because it was delivered 4 days after a warrant was issued by the President of India transferring Chief Justice Manjula Chellur to the Calcutta high court. The warrant was signed on July 21 while the verdict was delivered on July 25.Leader of the Opposition V.S....

Fresh doubts about validity of appointments to NHRC‏

There is considerable evidence to suggest that the appointment in 2013 of former Supreme Court Judge, Justice Cyriac Joseph and former Police Chief S.C. Sinha as members of the National Human Rights Commission violate the transparency norms prescribed by the Supreme Court in P.J. Thomas case. Significant revelations have been brought forward by the recently published book,...

Union Govt seeks Constitutional amendment to overhaul the collegium system; National Judicial Commission maybe a reality soon

Subsequent to Justice Katju's  explosive revelations over the executive interference on judicial appointments, the Central Govt.seems more keen than ever to bring about a constitutional amendment in order to broaden the criteria and process for selection of judges to the High Courts as well as the Supreme Court. Amendments to Articles 124(2) and 217(1), both of which seek to entrust...

Law Ministry approves changes in Juvenile Justice Act, includes provision to try juveniles as adults in grievous crimes

The Juvenile Justice Act amendment draft has been approved by the Law Ministry. The draft has been circulated by Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad to the Ministries to be approved by the Cabinet.The draft was sent to the Law Minister by the Women and Child Welfare Minister Maneka Gandhi on Tuesday.  She’ll now have to wait for at least 15 days for the suggestions to come in before she...

Apex Court expresses alarm over acid attack cases, issues notices to Centre and State Governments

An Apex Court bench headed by CJI Lodha reportedly expressed alarm over the instances of acid attack by jilted lovers, questioning the government for its “laxity” in dealing with the situation which has turned “pathetic”.The Bench has issued notices to the Centre as well as the State Governments on a plea for framing rehabilitation policy for acid attack victims.The Court was hearing...

Special Court for Coal irregularities: R.S. Cheema appointed as Special Public Prosecutor, ASJ Bharat Parashar as Judge

A Supreme Court bench headed by CJI R.M. Lodha has reportedly appointed Punjab and Haryana High Court Senior Counsel, R.S. Cheema as the Special Public Prosecutor to try the influential people in the coal blocks allocation scam case.The bench also approved the appointment of Additional Sessions Judge Bharat Parashar as a judge of the Special Court that was constituted to look into the...

Bill to prohibit former Judges Tribunal and panel members from taking up arbitration proceedings is coming; Centre to Delhi HC

A Delhi High Court bench headed by Chief Justice G. Rohini, was informed today that 'The Tribunals, Appellate Tribunals and Other Authorities (Conditions of Service) Bill, 2014', which deals with issues that were raised in the PIL before them, is pending in the Rajya Sabha.The Centre sought dismissal of the PIL filed by the NGO, Common Cause, seeking a direction that former judges of the...

Supreme Court Rules 2013: An insight into the changes

Changes have been introduced into the rules according to which the apex court of the country functions. These have come by way of a gazette notification on the new regulations, to be called the Supreme Court Rules, 2013. The notification replaces the SC Rules, 1966.The maximum period for summer vacations has been reduced from ten weeks to seven weeks.A few duties of the Registrar have...